Pledges to build domed stadiums mushroom ahead of June elections

South Korea is again brimming with election pledges to build domed stadiums or cultural arenas to stimulate the local economy ahead of June's local elections, but watchers say the pledges may be unrealistic, citing unfulfilled pledges from politicians in the past. Among the latest are Busan mayoral hopefuls Reps. Chun Jae-soo and Joo Jin-woo. Both lawmakers have pledged to turn Busan's North Port site into a cultural complex as part of a redevelopment project if they are elected into office. Chu

By The Korea Herald